Tender pieces of chicken, delicately spiced and batter fried.
Lentil Dumplings
$10.0
Moong lentil dumplings deep fried & garnished with grated white radish, mint sauce, tamarind sauce & touch oftangy chaat masala. A delicacy from the streets of India.
Alu Kheema Tikki
$12.0
Potato patties with minced lamb.
Royal Kabab Platter
$16.0
Chicken reshmi kabab, seekh kabab chicken tikka and tandoori shrimp.
An assortment of lamb seekh kabab, chicken tikka. chicken reshmi kabab, and tandoori shrimp served on a sizzler accompanied byfreshly baked kulcha, vegetables and raita.
A Traditional Vegetarian Meal
Thali (Vegetarian)
$25.0
Nutritionally well balanced, this platter is comprised of a variety of the day’s three vegetarian specialties served with homemade yogurt, papad, naan or poori, samosa and dessert.
Seafood Specialties
Fish Malabari(A Specialty Of Malabar)
$28.0
Fish curry made with freshly ground coconut and array of masterfully blended spices.
Bombay Fish
$28.0
Fish cooked in typical Bombay style in a light curry sauce with tomato & onion.
Shrimp Masala
$30.0
Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, ginger, golden onions and tomatoes.
Shrimp Vindaloo (A Goan Specialty)
$30.0
Large shrimp cooked with fiery red hot spices.
Shrimp Jalfrezi
$28.0
Shrimps sautéed with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Quite tangy and tasteful.
Lamb & Goat Specialties
Bhuna Goat
$28.0
Pieces of goat simmered in cracked herbs and spices served in a thick sauce.
Hyderabadi Lamb Chop Masala (Hyderabad Specialty)
$35.0
Tender lamb chops marinated with ginger, herbs, and spices, cooked in a very delicious onion and tomato sauce.
Rogan Josh (Kashmir Specialty)
$28.0
Lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of fragrant spices.
Lamb Korma Kashmiri
$28.0
Cubes of lamb cooked in a creamy sauce and garnished with almonds and fruits.
Lamb Patiala
$28.0
From the royal kitchens of Patiala State. Tender boneless lamb pieces cooked with ground onion, ginger, garlic and aromatic masala, cooked with potatoes.
Vegetable Specialties
Stuffed Baby Eggplant (A Seasonal Delicacy)
$20.0
Baby eggplant stuffed with mild spices and herbs.
Dal Makhani
$18.0
Simmered black lentils and red kidney beans sautéed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions and fresh garlic.
Navaratna Korma
$20.0
Assortment of vegetables cooked with dry fruits in a light creamy sauce.
Dum Aloo Kashmiri (A Kashmiri Specialty)
$22.0
Whole potatoes stuffed with homemade cheese, nuts and a combination of onions and tomato sauce.
Paneer Makhni
$22.0
Fresh homemade cubes of cream cheese cooked in a delicate tomato cream sauce.
Accompaniments
Raita
$5.0
Whipped yogurt with cucumbers and tomatoes lightly spiced.
Sweet Mango Chutney
$5.0
Hot Mixed Vegetables (Pickled)
$3.0
Masala Papad
$3.0
Papad
$2.0
Lentil Crackers
Beverages
Freshly Brewed Coffee
$4.0
Sweet Lassi
$7.0
A sweet yogurt drink from North India.
Mango Lassi
$7.0
A sweet yogurt drink flavored with mango.
Salt Lassi
$5.0
A typical North Indian drink of yogurt and cumin seeds.
Nimbu Pani/Soda (Royal India Specialty)
$5.0
Freshly squeezed limes mixed with soda or water. (Sweet, salted or plain)
Soup & Salad
Mulligatawny Soup
$8.0
A spicy favorite of all made with split peas, vegetables & chicken broth.
Vegetable Soup
$8.0
Garden fresh mixed vegetable soup flavored with herbs and lightly spiced.
Chef Salad
$8.0
Combination of fresh greens, broccoli, tomato and celery served with chutney and yogurt dressing.
Spicy Cucumber Salad
$8.0
Julienne of onions, peppers, tomatoes in a tangy lemon dressing.
Chicken Specialties
Chicken Xacuti
$24.0
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with a paste of dry roasted spices & coconut to give a flavorful gravy. (Delicacy of Goa).
Methi Chicken
$24.0
Chicken simmered with fresh fenugreek leaves & a selection of herbs.
Chicken Kadhai
$21.0
Strips of chicken cooked with onions, tomato, and bell pepper in an Indian wok.
Royal Chicken Curry
$21.0
A very traditional poultry dish prepared in a spicy curry sauce of ground onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and other seasonings.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$24.0
Barbecued cubes of chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions and yogurt. An all time Favorite.
Clay Oven Tandoori Specialties
Lamb Seekh Kabab
$25.0
Mildly spiced minced lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.
Lamb Tikka Peshawri (Peshawar Delicacy)
$26.0
Well marinated choice lamb cubes grilled in a clay oven.
Paneer Tikka
$20.0
Fresh homemade cubes of cream cheese marinated and grilled over charcoal.
Chicken Reshmi Kabab
$22.0
A boneless tender chicken marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic, grilled over charcoal.
Nimbu Paneer Tikka
$14.0
Soft juicy chunks of paneer sandwich with lemon pickle and grilled in a clay oven.
Rice & Biryanis
Peas Pulao
$7.0
Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh green peas and saffron.
Vegetable Biryani
$18.0
Baked casserole of basmati rice and fresh vegetables flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.
Kashmiri Pulao
$12.0
Aromatic long grain rice cooked with dry fruits, nuts, and saffron.
Chicken Shahjehani Biryani
$22.0
Baked casserole of basmati rice and chicken richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.
Nawabi Biryani (Lamb or Goat)
$26.0
Baked casserole of basmati rice with lamb or goat cubes richly flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins.
Indian Breads
Assorted Bread Basket
$15.0
Assortment of different breads consists of onion kulcha, pudina paratha, naan and kashmiri naan.
Olive And Basil Naan
$7.0
Naan bread filled with chopped olives, basil and red onion.
Poori (Chef’s Special)
$4.0
Puffy whole wheat bread.
Mint Paratha
$7.0
Whole wheat bread topped with mint, lightly spiced.
Missi Roti
$5.0
Vegan roti made with chickpea flour.
Desserts
Vermicelli Kheer
$8.0
Vermicelli noodles cooked in milk and topped with nuts, saffron and dried fruits. (Served hot or cold)
Pistachio Kulfi
$8.0
Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk, topped with cardamom and pistachio for its exotic flavor.
Mango Kulfi
$8.0
Rich Indian ice cream made of thickened milk, topped with mango for its exotic flavor
Rice Pudding
$7.0
Made with milk and basmati rice.
Malai Kulfi
$8.0
Rich Indian ice cream made with thickened milk, topped with cardamom for it’s exotic flavor.
Vegan & Gluten-Free Specialties
Aloo Saag
$18.0
Cubes of potatoes, smothered and simmered with cumin, mustard seeds, herbs, spices and spinach
Chana Peshawar (Truly a Delicacy of Peshawar)
$15.0
Chickpeas slowly simmered with tart pomegranate seeds cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. This is available in very mild, mild, medium, hot, and very hot seasoning options.
Jeera Aloo (A Specialty of Our Chef)
$18.0
Cubes of potatoes smothered and simmered with cumin, mustard seeds, herbs, and spices
Mushroom & Peas with Cashew Nuts
$18.0
Royal India’s vegetarian dish, Mushroom & Peas with Cashew Nuts is available in vegan option. This dish is made from fresh mushrooms with cashew nuts and green peas cooked in a light creamy sauce.
Tofu Paneer
$18.0
Tofu Paneer is a popular Indian vegan dish at Royal India Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is prepared with fresh cubes of tofu cooked in a creamy coconut milk spinach sauce.
